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Natalie Joy Lee

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Purveyors of travel and style: Face masks with Vietnamese designs, Thai Airways' upcycled life vest tote bags; and Langham Hospitality Group CEO Stefan Leser with the Tumi collaborative suitcase.

Make a fashion statement with these travel purveyorsUp your post-pandemic travel fashion game with Vietnam tourism, Thai Airways and Langham.

"Governments need to act fast" or 1.3 million airline jobs are at risk, pushing a ripple effect on 3.5 million more jobs in the aviation sector, says IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac.

Airline job cuts into 2021 inevitable, warns IATAWorrying outlook as airline industry unlikely to sustain Covid cost-slashing measures beyond next 8.5 months.

All 44 members in the Ryokan Collection are on board with the "Our Dedication to Your Well-Being" initiative; with Hakone Suishoen shown in picture.

The Ryokan Collection upholds dedication to guest well-beingThe traditional inn community says its anti-infection measures are simply an extension of Japan's innate cleanliness culture.

Medical tourism could be the answer to save Phuket's struggling tourism sector while also supporting neighbouring provinces' growth, says Federation of Thai Industries.

Phuket seeks shot in arm from medical tourismShould the multibillion-baht project be approved, the world could be looking at Thailand's next medical and wellness...

The first Azumi property is set to open in Japan's Setouchi Region come spring 2021.

Azumi is new feather in cap for Adrian ZechaOther hotel brands in making include RedDoorz's Sans and Radisson Individuals.

International students can pick up languages, skills and cultural exchanges with Southeast Asian hosts.

Discova turns into a virtual learning classroomBack to school: The in-destination specialist channels its educational travel programmes in Southeast Asia for global student...

The two rebranded ships will replace P&O's Pacific Dawn and Aria. Above: Star Princess in Alaska.

Princess ships rebrand to join P&O Cruises AustraliaPacific Adventure (Golden Princess) and Pacific Encounter (Star Princess) are expected to set sail in 2021.

Whether China’s swift tourism recovery on the domestic front can be translated to outbound travel remains an open-ended one, say experts.

China’s domestic tourism boom: what’s next for the rest of Asia?China’s outbound travel may be on pause, but the world can still tap the massive market which remains pent-up for international...

Zulal Wellness Resort, opening later this year, will be home to the world’s first centre for traditional Arabic Islamic medicine.

Qatar ramps up tourism offerings ahead of 2022 World CupSpotlight shone on soon-to-open properties outside Doha, including Hilton Salwa Beach Resort and Zulal Wellness Resort.

From visa-free access to 190 destinations worldwide before the pandemic, this number has dropped to under 80 for Singaporeans.

Covid shakes up global passport hierarchyPandemic upends travel freedom of powerful Singapore and US passports.

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